Field Hockey wins overtime thriller
Cayleigh Immelman’s hat trick goal in overtime clinched a 4-3 win for the Central Michigan University field hockey team (3-8) over Longwood (4-8) Sunday afternoon.
It was CMU’s second straight victory in the Mid-American Conference. The Lancers lead by two goals in the first half before CMU senior Jordyn Brengosz scored to bring the women within one goal.
In the second half, Longwood scored a penalty stroke goal to take a 3-1 lead.
Immelman scored her third and fourth goals of the season in under a minute to tie the game.
“It took a lot for us to come back, I think that says a lot about our team,” Immelman said.
Late in OT, Immelman sent a high shot into the left side of the net to complete her hat trick.
“I did not want to lose in overtime,” Immelman said.
It was the first hat trick of Immelman’s career.
“The goal before halftime was huge for us,” said coach Cristy Freese. “I was really proud of our team and how they came back to win it.” In overtime, CMU goalkeeper Sadie Reynolds stopped six Longwood shots.
“Sadie is a smart player and realizes that (playing aggressive) is what works for her. Her timing was great,” Freese said.
Junior Kaysie Gregory assisted on two goals in the game. Senior Jordyn Brengosz had a goal and an assist as well.
CMU hosts Miami (Ohio) at 3 p.m. Friday.
